BMW's next-generation 6-series has begun testing, as evidenced by
these shots of a prototype caught on German Roads. Somewhat
surprisingly, our first look at the 6-series follow-up is of the drop-
top variant. The prototype appears to wear a combination of
camouflage panels covered in BMW's trademark psychedelic swirl
veneer. Design details are tough to make out through all of the
visual clutter, but it appears that the new 6-er will follow the route
of the second-generation BMW Z4--ditching some of its more
controversial styling elements in favor of a new-found elegance and
clean-ness of line. Many will welcome a more straight-forward
approach, especially the toning-down of the infamous Bangle-butt,
which is more pronounced on the current 6-series than on any other car
in BMW's current model-range.